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179 films · from "We Have Been Watching" segments

The Gorge (2025)

Chris
  • Tense
  • Serious
  • Sci-Fi Horror

This film is an unusual horror-romance following two highly skilled snipers guarding opposite sides of a massive ravine who develop a relationship through binoculars.

Hear it in "Ep 248 We Have Been Watching" →

28 Years Later (2025)

Adam
  • Zombie
  • Bleak
  • Tense

A continuation of the franchise that imagines a parallel reality where England has been quarantined and isolated since the original outbreak in 2000.

Hear it in "Ep 248 We Have Been Watching" →

Death of a Unicorn (2025)

Chris
  • Creature Feature
  • Comedy Horror
  • Gory

A dark fantasy from A24 that subverts the idea of unicorns as magical creatures, presenting them instead as messy, realistic monsters in a story about corporate greed.

Hear it in "Ep 248 We Have Been Watching" →

Ready or Not 2

Lee
  • Slasher
  • Comedy Horror
  • Gory

A high-energy sequel that reunites the original lead with her estranged sister as they fight through another deadly night of survival against a wealthy, armed family.

Hear it in "Ep 248 We Have Been Watching" →

The Lords of Salem

Chris
  • Occult
  • Dreamlike
  • Psychological

A psychedelic and artistic departure for Rob Zombie that deals with a radio DJ being haunted by a coven of ancient, powerful witches.

Hear it in "Ep 248 We Have Been Watching" →

Reflections on a Dead Diamond

Adam
  • Giallo
  • Dreamlike
  • Gory

A surreal French homage to Euro-spy and giallo films that features a retired spy-like figure experiencing brutal violence and hallucinatory memories.

Hear it in "Ep 248 We Have Been Watching" →

The Occupant of the Room (2025)

Adam
  • Ghost
  • Tense
  • Serious

Adam recommends this atmospheric ghost story for its incredible tension, unsettling music, and effective use of stop-motion sequences.

Hear it in "Ep 241 We have been watching" →

Troll Hunter (2010)

Chris
  • Found Footage
  • Folk Horror
  • Monster

Chris enjoyed this Norwegian mockumentary for its blend of folklore and bureaucracy, noting it felt like a precursor to What We Do in the Shadows.

Hear it in "Ep 221 We have been watching" →

Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024)

Adam
  • Monster
  • Occult
  • Creature Feature

Adam found this low-budget adaptation to be very true to the moody, monster-of-the-week aesthetic of the original Mike Mignola comics.

Hear it in "Ep 221 We have been watching" →

Slumber Party Massacre (1982)

Chris
  • Slasher
  • Comedy Horror

Chris was surprised by how much he liked this slasher, which functions as both a straightforward genre entry and a feminist parody.

Hear it in "Ep 221 We have been watching" →

Train to Busan (2016)

Chris
  • Zombie
  • Tense
  • Serious

Chris highly recommends this South Korean film for its effective use of claustrophobia and its focus on human dynamics during a fast-paced zombie outbreak.

Hear it in "Ep 221 We have been watching" →

The Book of the Witch (2023)

Lee
  • Occult
  • Folk Horror

Lee was impressed by this independent film about a woman seeking a witch's book to escape death, praising its pacing and effective use of a low budget.

Hear it in "Ep 221 We have been watching" →

Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)

Adam
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Monster

Adam revisited this Star Wars rip-off and found it surprisingly good, noting its James Cameron effects and a certain 'weird little grimness.'

Hear it in "Ep 221 We have been watching" →

Woman of Stone (2024)

Adam
  • Ghost
  • Serious
  • Folk Horror

Adam found this Mark Gatiss ghost story adaptation to be absolutely brilliant and well-executed, particularly the female perspective and the vengeful statues.

Hear it in "Ep 215 We have been watching" →

Nosferatu (2024)

Adam
  • Vampire
  • Serious
  • Creature Feature

Adam and Chris highly recommend Robert Eggers' take on the classic for its gritty realism, stylistic use of shadows, and horrific portrayal of the Count.

Hear it in "Ep 215 We have been watching" →

Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible

Chris
  • Comedy Horror
  • Anthology
  • Campy

Chris enjoyed this anthology series for its fantastic dialogue and its successful blend of humor with genuine horror elements.

Hear it in "Ep 215 We have been watching" →

To Fire You Come at Last

Adam
  • Folk Horror
  • Ghost
  • Serious

Adam describes this Shudder original as a highly atmospheric 45-minute piece that captures the classic ghost story tradition perfectly.

Hear it in "Ep 215 We have been watching" →

Boys from County Hell (2020)

Lee
  • Vampire
  • Comedy Horror
  • Gory

Lee recommends this Irish vampire film for being a hilarious and gory experience that balances darkness with a comedy style similar to Shaun of the Dead.

Hear it in "Ep 215 We have been watching" →

Under the Skin (2013)

Chris
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Dreamlike
  • Psychological

This is a weird and atmospheric indie film featuring an incredible soundtrack and a brave performance by Scarlett Johansson.

Hear it in "Ep 205 We have been watching" →

The Ghoul (2016)

Adam
  • Psychological
  • Occult
  • Serious

A serious and moody psychological thriller that blurs the lines between a detective's investigation and a man's struggle with depression and occultism.

Hear it in "Ep 205 We have been watching" →

Ex Machina (2014)

Chris
  • Psychological
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Tense

Chris considers this a top-tier horror film that effectively captures the terrifying potential of AI through psychological tension and isolation.

Hear it in "Ep 182 We have been watching" →

Children of the Stones (1977)

Lee
  • Folk Horror
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Serious

Lee and Adam praise this 1970s television series as a creepy and sinister example of folk horror that remains effective for all ages.

Hear it in "Ep 182 We have been watching" →

Haunted Mansion

Lee
  • Ghost
  • Comedy Horror
  • Haunted House

Lee found this new Disney adaptation to be an entertaining and funny family-friendly film that still features some grizzly ghost designs.

Hear it in "Ep 182 We have been watching" →

The Fall of the House of Usher

Chris
  • Serious
  • Haunted House
  • Psychological

Chris and Lee discuss this Mike Flanagan series positively, with Lee noting it becomes significantly darker and more horrific as it progresses.

Hear it in "Ep 182 We have been watching" →

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

Adam
  • Found Footage
  • Gory
  • Bleak

Adam describes this as a powerful and iconic found-footage film that critiques Western civilization despite its grueling and controversial content.

Hear it in "Ep 164 We have been watching" →

Wednesday

Chris
  • Comedy Horror
  • Monster
  • Dreamlike

Chris and Lee both enjoyed this Netflix series for its surreal style, Jenna Ortega's performance, and its blend of comedy and teen-friendly horror.

Hear it in "Ep 164 We have been watching" →

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)

Lee
  • Monster
  • Folk Horror
  • Serious

Lee was impressed by this French action-horror film's solid performances, visual style, and its unfolding mystery involving a beast in old France.

Hear it in "Ep 164 We have been watching" →

Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea

Adam
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Comedy Horror

Adam recommends this Czechoslovakian sci-fi comedy involving time travel, Nazis, and a plot to give Hitler a nuclear bomb.

Hear it in "Ep 164 We have been watching" →

Wendall and Wild (2022)

Adam
  • Comedy Horror
  • Ghost
  • Monster

Adam recommends this stop-motion film as a great dark fantasy to watch with family, praising its soundtrack and Jordan Peele's involvement.

Hear it in "Ep 157 We have been watching" →

Hellraiser (2022)

Adam
  • Body Horror
  • Occult
  • Gory

Adam praises this reboot for returning the franchise to its roots and expanding the mythology in a way that felt true to the original trilogy.

Hear it in "Ep 157 We have been watching" →

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)

Adam
  • Anthology
  • Cosmic Horror
  • Body Horror

Adam and the hosts discuss their favorite segments of this anthology series, specifically praising 'The Autopsy' and 'The Viewing'.

Hear it in "Ep 157 We have been watching" →

Inside Number Nine (2014)

Chris
  • Anthology
  • Comedy Horror
  • Psychological

Chris praises the anthology series for its impeccable dialogue, character development, and ability to blend comedy and horror effectively.

Hear it in "Ep 153 We have been Watching" →

Stranger Things season 4, volume 2 (2022)

Chris
  • Comedy Horror
  • Serious
  • Tense

Chris praised the second volume of the fourth season for its successful blend of comedy, darkness, and enhanced horror elements.

Hear it in "Ep 149 We have been watching" →

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Chris
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Psychological
  • Dreamlike

Chris was impressed by the film's ability to maintain a chaotic pace while remaining a coherent achievement in storytelling and cinematography.

Hear it in "Ep 149 We have been watching" →

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